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pinkstarburst

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27. Honestly, I wish we had the big names spreading out across the ticket

Reply to newdeal2 (Reply #12)

Tue Dec 9, 2025, 01:39 PM

Dec 2025

We don't need a bunch of big names knocking each other out in the primary. Talarico was already in the race for Senate (and he's getting my support.) She would have been better running for one of the other offices.

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It's unfortunate, but true pinkstarburst Dec 2025 #26

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Ok. Name the policies Bluetus Dec 2025 #34

Seriously? FBaggins Dec 2025 #35

There you go with the labels again Bluetus Dec 2025 #37

I gave you both. I notice you didn't comment on the specific policy FBaggins Dec 2025 #39

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This! hamsterjill Dec 2025 #10

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The reality is that Texas IS racist and sexist. hamsterjill Dec 2025 #13

Honestly, I wish we had the big names spreading out across the ticket pinkstarburst Dec 2025 #27

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I will be voting for Talarico pinkstarburst Dec 2025 #25

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